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How is the Logistics Economy Holding Up?

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain and logistics functions have been one of the most volatile in the global economy of the last four years. Source: J.P. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. The overall volatility was punctuated by shortages that were themselves brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 6 ā€“ 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news. Itā€™s having an impact mainly in Europe and Asia. But now ships between Europe and Asia are instead going around the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa, which can add anywhere from 10 days to a month of travel time compared to the Red Sea/Suez Canal route.

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Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up (October 7th-11th 2024)

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain & Logistics News Round-Up (October 7th – 11th) This past week, Iā€™ve been playing tourist in London, one of my favorite cities in Europe. The shortage has not impacted Charlottesvilleā€™s other major healthcare provider, Sentara Health as this organization sources its IV solutions from a different manufacturer.

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How Supply Chain & Logistics Companies are Mitigating Labor Shortages

Logistics Viewpoints

In late 2023, Descartes conducted a survey of 1,000 supply chain and logistics decision-makers across North America and Europe across three sectors: manufacturing, distribution and retail; carriers; and logistics services providers. The study also provided insight into what companies are doing to address it.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22 ā€“ 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news. Walmart announced that it will pilot agriculture technology with crop supply intelligence company Agritaskto get real-time information on crops and improve sourcing decisions around produce. This certainly sounds like a lofty goal. TomĆ©, the chief executive officer at UPS, in the release.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 ā€“ 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this weekā€™s logistics news. Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the worldā€™s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. And they present a host of logistical challenges. The lead-up to the Olympics has been an up-and-down ride, with the Americans squeaking out a few close games.

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Interview on Unique Supply Chain Challenges Across Europe

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of an interview held with the Head of Consulting , Europe at Wipro. In that light, this Editor recently had to opportunity to speak with Caroline Monfrais, Head of Consulting , Europe at Wipro. From an economic standpoint, I see bottlenecks in global shipping and logistics.

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